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Evening Star, Issue 19919, 16 July 1928, Page 6

Airs (.’. F. Oliver sends us L’J 2s for the Sara Cohen .Memorial School hot meals fund. A false alarm to the Benevolent caused the South Dunedin Brigade to turn out at o p.m. on Saturday, while at 10.11 l this morning the same branch of Iho brigade was called upon to attend a fire at a two-storied brick house in Marion -street, Caverslnun. The cause of the outbreak was a detectivo chimney, and damage to the amount of about £3 was (.lone. Miss Paddington is the owner and occupier of the house. At 0.10 last evening the City Brigade was called out lo a nineroomed wooden dwelling iu Aork place, owned by Miss Logie, and occupied by Airs E. King. A defective hearth had caused tho floor of one room to catch fire, and the outbreak was con'hied to that room. Probate was grunted this morning by His Honour Mr Justice Adams in the following estates :—Duncan Wright, Dunedin (Air John Wilkinson); Francis Leitch, Dunedin (Air D. Ramsay). Alfred William Griffin Hudson, Dunei (Air A. TI. TonkinsoiA Georgo Henry Cox, Knliold (Mr AV, G. Grove); Margaret Julia Thomas, Caverslnun (Air C, J. Payne); Margaret Elizabeth Robertson, AVaitepeka (Air John AVilkinson); Alary Jarman Puttie, Kia Ora (Mr J. H. Alain); Duncan Boss, Dunedin (Air AA 7 . L. Moore) _; Ellen AA’ills. Clinton (Air AV. L. Afooro) ; ' Henry Bruns_ Cordes, ■ Dunedin (Mr A. 1. AA . Woou); Henry George Moore, Dunedin (Air B. B Aspinall); Jane Kirkwood, Dunedin (Mr N. E. Barrowclough) ; Alice Ann Broome, Dunedin (Air B. S. M. Sinclair), and Francos Heather Burns, Sutton (Mr J. R. At. Lemon). Letters of administration were granted in iho estates of John Huey i ho ’ luma (Air 11. C. Aloorc); Agnes Dempster, Dunedin (Air B. R. Aspinall); Edith Alay Lanlnipi, Dunedin (Air R, uirner, Karitane (Mr AA 7 . L. Aloorc); Phillip AA'illiam Groves, Dunedin (Air A. 1. W. AVood). Tho corner of New street and Grove street, Musselburgh, was the scene of a severe collision between a sedan car and a motor lorry at 3 o’clock on Friday afternoon. As the result of the accident Airs E. P. Smith, of Grove street, who was one of the passengers in the ear, received minor injuries to the head. The ear, wmcli was owned by Mr J. Sutherland Ross, was badly damaged. The lorry was driven by Mr J. Kane, of Messrs R. and J. Kane (cartage contractors), and was only slightly damaged. Air Kane was uninjured.

The post office advises that Iho Mahcno from Sydney lias six bags and thirty-three pared receptacle;; for Dunedin, and tho Mamma, also from Sydney, seven bags and one parcel receptacle. The mail by the first named vessel should reach Dunedin on Wednesday night, and that by tho latter vessel the following afternoon.

A Hamilton Association age states that George Smith, of Hnntly, whoso candidature for Raglan electorate was announced under the banner of the United Party, stated in an interview that he is not contesting tho seal Representations had been made to him, hut he had declined for private reasons.

For tho first time since 1913 a camp on brigade footing is to bo held next summer, when tho Ist ■Ratt(Ui«Tu J *> Ist Canterbury Regiment, and the Ist Battalion, Ist Otago Regiment, together with the 16th Pack Battery, will camp at Waianakarua, near Oamaru. Brigade camps have not been hold very often, but this one has been mooted for some time, and finally lias been decided upon. Colonel J. Hargcst, D.S.U., M.C., officer commanding the 3rd New Zealand Infantry Brigade will be in command of the camp.—Christchurch correspbndent.

Assurance is already to hand in Dunedin and presumably elsewhere that Auckland is even now thinking out preliminary arrangements to ensure liberal hospitality to tho Presbyterian General Assembly delegates in tho coming spring, and by all accounts there is a determination to extend a royal welcome.

Members of the Otago Harbour Board intend to make a tour of, the Upper Harbour waterfront on Wednesday afternoon to see the lay-out of tho wharfage as planned by the engineer and the harbour master in connection with the proposed extensions. Plans are to bo available, plus tho spoken explanations of the engineer.

Anthrax is behoved to have made its appearance among stock in Selwyn County, .whereHi cow is reported to have died of the disease. _ So far tho malady has not been definitely diagnosed as anthrax, but veterinarians arc investigating. Christchurch Association message.

Wholesale and retail business is commonly reported by Dunedin men to be somewhat slack at present. Inquiries on tho subject lead, however, to tbo belief that this slackness is merely a' temporary lull such as Irccjucntly occurs between tho seasons. There is plenty of money about, as witness tho steady patronage of amusements, and if some firms are in tho doldrums.others arc quite assured as to their 'next bal-ance-sheets. One of. the managing men said to-day when ashed about tho position that ho was well “up ” for tho six months as compared with tho two previous years.

To the owners of the C. A. Larsen, tho whaler that hit a rock at Stewart Island, tho visit of that vessel to Port Chalmers was confessedly satisfactory. To the Otago Harbour Board, which invited and planned tho visit, the actual figures must show a loss. The expenditure on enlarging the dock and then restoring it, whatever scheme be adopted, cannot be balanced by tho charges matte upon the vessel That, however, is not (bo only way of stating tbo position Die board is so much the better off by now having a larger dock, and the community is a gainer in that tho repairing facilities at Port Chalmers arc proved up to the highest expectations! 'These are advantages that can scarcely ’ho assessed. Tho city and the port also profited appreciably by the whaler’s cxpendilurciicro for stores, repairing charges, etc. Tho total outcome must ho a community gain distinctly traceable to the originating endeavours of the Harbor Board, a continuously public-spirited hotly.

Although winter work in the ones: cannot go mi at top speed, Die operations I'or establishing a new unit at Waipori have progressed satisfactorily Tlio E.B. and L. eemirtim-it Inis removed tire restriction on the use oi' the “juice' 1 r,\ occupiers of private houses wh > give 'a written guarantee nut to use radial ars during die day, and it is h mm; to let so ail the restrictions witmn the next ’Dave weeks.

A suggestion is made by a supporter of the Kaikorai Hand that stops bo taken to endeavour to retain the services of Air F. Franklin, the conductor, who has done much during the past couple of years or thereabouts to restore this band's prestige. Maybe it is too late to hold Air Franklin in Dunedin, for his resignation is lodged and he lias accepted an offer from the Palmerston North Panel; but lie is still here, and if there is the least hope of inducing him to stay the effort is certainly worth while in the interests of the community as well as .the Kaikorai Panel.

Jt is understood (telegraphs our Wellington correspondent) that the Minister of Agriculture (Hon. 0. J. Hawke n) has agreed to the request ol the (fairy Produce Control Hoard lor the amendment of the export license regulations by the elimination of the clauses requiring companies to furnish returns showing their 1.0. h. sales to Great Britain. This emhy the quarrel between the board and the exporters wlio refused to supply the returns, and who were threatened with revocation of their export licenses. Dissension within the board followed this throat, am! the exporters remained firm. Now the objecting companies make it deyr that their objection was primarily to the compulsory aspect of the matter. If the board asks for the returns there is a probability that some of the firms will supply the necessary figures. The election of Air forms as chairman of the board is hailed locally as indicating an intention to pursue a policy ol noninterference, and the functions of the board, it is assumed, will in future bo similar to those ol the -Meat Board.

Alosgiel Aluuicipal Bands monthly concert, held in Dm Coronation Hall last night, was well attended. Air Brookes was chairman, and m addition to the band selections, which were well played, vocal items were given by Aiiss Hamilton and Alessrs Hamilton and D. Fogarty. Air Watt favoured with a cornet solo, and Aiiss Harrison was accompanist.

The committee ol the Taicri Poultry Club met on Saturday nigim to hear the secretary’s report on the recent show. It was quite a sathTactory document, showing a credit balance. Thanks were expressed to all who ha;l helped towards the success of Dio .‘■■how.

A\ correspondent writes:—Cftmens are asking bow lung they arc to be affronted by the students’ disfigurement ol : tJu; inouument in llio Octagon. Tim Students’ Executive appears to have taken the extraordinary attitude that because the vandalism was committed without its sanction or approval it has no responsibility. As well might a contractor whose workmen have blundered disclaim liability because it was done without his approval. The Students’, Association cannot escape responsibility for the stupid and graceless actions of its members in this matter. In any case, for the credit of the University and the city, the reproach should be removed immediately, and it is a little suprising that the civic authorities have not ere this insisted on reparation, more especially as this the first offence of the kind. Further, steps should bo' - taken to provide against a repetition of an action disclosing such bad taste.

One of the most important charitable trusts administered in the dominion is Hie T. G. M‘Car thy Trust. It is fifteen years since its inception, which arises out of the will, of the late Mr M'Carthy. During the period of its existence there has been allocated from its revenue £123,527 for charitable and educational purposes. Tills year the record sum of £14,500 is being distributed.—Press .Association.

Tho advance of a penny per lb in the price of butter at Wellington is not affecting the Dunedin market so far, and our Otago companies are nob at present considering an increase. Each district practically fixes its own dairy price, hence it frequently Imppens that butter is dearer in one town than in another. Usually there is a correspondence in prices between Christchurch and Dunedin, and that exists now, butter being cheaper in tho south.

In connection with the Y.W.C.A. jubilee celebrations, it should be Rioted that members will bo entertained at afternoon tea by the mayoress (Airs W. B. Taverner) on Tuesday afternoon, not on Thursday, as previously_ stated. In the evening a special service will he held at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The first night of the pageant at His Majesty’s Theatre has been altered to Wednesday evening from Thursday. Thus the dates of the pageant are July 18 and 20.

On Saturday evening the premises of Messrs Uoardman and M‘Bride, plumbers. of King street, were entered through a big window. Returning to do some work. Mr M'Brido disturbed the burglar, who disappeared at tinback of the building. Nothing was stolen.

For spectacle-i Mat; soothe the eyes consult W. V. Stunner, D. 5.0.1., G.A.0.C., 2 Octagon. Our nusiress s exclusively optical -(Advt.] Port Chalmers.—J. Watson’s clearing cash sab winter drapery, clothing, furnishings,boots and shoes now proceeding.—[Advt.] .

Inadvertently tho amount of subscriptions

-previously acknowledged” to the ‘filars’ fund for the North End Boating Club was .jivon on Saturday as £l9O 16s Dd instead of £2OB 18s 9d. The total of Ibe ’Star's’ fund stands now at £215 19s 9d. FI. Mary’s Orphanage annual meeting will bo held on Wednesday, at 3 p.m., at the. Orphanage, Morningtou.

A meeting of tho X. 55. Historical Association is advertised elsewhere in this issue. Mr G. W. Massingham will speak on a subject of universal interest, ‘Mesopotamia, Past and Present.’ The public arc invited-

Tho second of the scries of public lectures at tho University on ‘Social Adjustment’ will deal with the pressing problem of exploding ’the abilities of the young for their own sakes and for tho sake of Now , Zealand. As tho lecturer, Dr Lawson, was chairman of the Syllabus Committee which sat in Wellington on twentyfive days extending over eighteen months, he should have an important statement to make. The proposals put forth by Dr Gray in tho opening lecture have drawn widespread attention to the national value of(his course—in fact, since Dr Gray’s lecture a number of requests have been made I hat as a contribution to adult education nil tho lectures be published in pamphlet form.